Azylum case pendung by judge, next hearing in 2012! i want to have a SSC or TIN

[Monro]

Hey guys, help me please any advice! I am asylum seeker ( next hearing in court an 21012) and extremely needed CA driver license and SSN or TIN! may i apply for Social security or no! i could`t have answer anywhere, i applied for TIN but had a deny letter! It`s so difficult to live without CA ID and social security card (( my work authorization denied too, stopped clock (

 

[JAEMM]

This should go in an FAQ. If you want an ITIN you need to create a tax liability and pay it. I don't think they can deny you an ITIN if you are paying taxes (or filing against taxes already withheld).

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Getting an ITIN

The easiest way to get an ITIN is to submit a W7 with a 1040 or 1040NR and pay taxes.

I'm sure you can figure out some taxes you owe. Have any unreported income? U.S. source dividends or interest income?


Otherwise go to Las Vegas* and play the $1 or $5 slot machines. All you need to do is hit a jackpot over $1000, the casino will ask for your foreign passport and give you a 1042-S with 30% of your winnings withheld.

Be sure to first sign-up and play on a casino loyalty card. Then you can get a report of your winnings/losses.

You file a W7 + 1040NR with the attached 1042-S, deduct your document-able losses and get back some of the 30% withheld.


* Or your local Casino, YMMV with "Indian" casinos I don't know if they comply with IRS regulations.